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03.31.2021 News

Could a high-speed rail transform transportation in the Northeast?

An ambitious proposal to bring “world-class” high-speed rail to the Northeast, including a 16-mile rail tunnel that would connect Long Island and Connecticut, could provide a critical boost to...

12.03.2018 Government

Greenport’s ‘biggest problem’: Noisy trains idling

Parking? Traffic? Those problems have gotten a lot of attention from the Greenport Village Board in recent years. But Flint Street resident Mike Osinski thinks Greenport’s biggest problem is...

05.26.2018 Government

Rave reviews for new LIRR schedule that took effect this week

The Long Island Rail Road is increasing the number of trains to and from Greenport on weekends this summer. New LIRR timetables took effect Monday, May 21, and local...

02.28.2018 Government

Resident-only parking sticker on hold in Greenport Village

The idea of establishing a parking sticker for village residents is on hold for now, according to Mayor Hubbard.

12.09.2017 Business

LIRR track work cancels Dec. 12 trains

Work on switches at the Long Island Rail Road crossing at Peconic Lane in Peconic will change train schedules between Greenport and Ronkonkoma on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Four eastbound...

11.20.2017 News

LIRR adds midday train to Manhattan, more summer service also planned

The Long Island Rail Road has made schedule changes in response to requests from local officials and transportation advocates over the past year. One of those changes, which went...

10.02.2017 News

Love Lane railroad crossing to be closed Wednesday for repairs

The Long Island Rail Road grade crossing at Love Lane in Mattituck will be closed to traffic Wednesday as crews update the infrastructure.

05.08.2017 News

LIRR crossing in Greenport to be closed May 17 for track work

The Long Island Rail Road is planning track work at the Silvermere Road crossing in Greenport on Wednesday, May 17 and the road will be closed.

05.04.2017 Government

LIRR plans to double train service to the North Fork

The Long Island Rail Road plans to double service to the North Fork starting in late 2017 or 2018, according to deputy general manager George Fletcher, one of three...

04.11.2017 Government

LIRR service to North Fork to increase under proposal

A revised train schedule would add more weekday trains and seasonal weekend service to the North Fork, according to Southold Town planning director Heather Lanza.

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